Michael Duane Browne

January 21, 1943 - December 14, 2018

Michael Duane Browne, 75, of Charlotte, died Friday, December 14, 2018 in Charlotte. Michael was born January 21, 1943 in Hastings, MI, the son of Robert Edwin and Bernice Marie (Platt) Browne. He worked as a machine operator on various construction projects, and later took a job as a commercial fisherman on the Gulf of Mexico. He loved dancing, especially at the Alpine in his early days. He was a big wrestling and boxing fan, as well as Western films. Michael attended Nashville Baptist Church. His family will remember Michael as a man who lived his life on his own terms. Michael is survived by his sons, Michael Dean Browne and Barry Browne; grandchildren, Michael Dean Browne II and Brittany Browne; siblings, Frankie (Charles) Reid, Patricia Browne, Marie Fager, R. William (Lois) Browne, Marjorie Markle, Ellen (James) Featherly, and Shelia (Steven) Ryder; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Robert Browne. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the family in care of Pray Funeral Home. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Michael on his Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.